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MEDINA, WASHINGTON
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Virtual/Online
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 – 10:00 AM
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair John Bell called the meeting to order of the Medina Civil Service Commission on
May 30, 2023, at 10 AM.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Chair John Bell
Vice Chair Lou Hillenbrand
Commissioner Dan Becker
STAFF PRESENT
Steve Burns, Dawn Nations
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Commissioner John Bell announced he will be leaving the Civil Service Commission. He
gave a brief statement that he enjoyed his time on the commission and wanted to let
other residents to have an opportunity to serve.
Civil Service Secretary Dawn Nations gave an brief overview of the new meeting format.
City Council, the Boards and Commissions have moved to the Hybrid meeting format.
The new format will be in-person meetings in the council chambers and if someone
cannot attend in person they have the option to be on-line via Zoom meeting.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments.
4. NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Approval of Civil Service Meeting Minutes of August 22, 2022
Recommendation: Adopt minutes.
Staff Contact: Dawn Nations, Civil Service Secretary
Action: Motion Becker, Second Hillenbrand, by consensus the meeting minutes were
approved.
4.2 Approval of Lateral Officer Eligibility Register
Recommendation: Approve.
Staff Contact: Dawn Nations, Civil Service Secretary
City Manager Steve Burns gave a brief overview of the hiring process. He announced
we have an officer leaving creating an open position. He explained why the Lateral
Officer hiring process was chosen. The Commissioners reviewed the Eligibility Register
and approved the register for the applicants to move onto the Chief’s interviews.
Action: Motion to approve Hillenbrand Second Becker. By consensus, the eligibility
register was certified.
City Manager Steve Burns also thanked John Bell for his service on the Commission. He
also explained the importance of have the Commission and thanked all the
commissioners for their service.
5. ADJOURNMENT
By consensus the meeting was adjourned at 10:09 AM.
Meeting Minutes taken by:
Dawn Nations, Civil Service Secretary